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ChatGPT, Reddit, and video game company Roblox will face stricter regulatory scrutiny from the European Union after each platform surpassed a threshold of 45 million monthly active users within the bloc. The designation triggers enhanced obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which imposes stricter rules on content moderation, transparency, and risk management for very large online platforms. The move marks a significant expansion of EU oversight into major digital services, including AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT. The threshold is part of the DSA's framework to ensure greater accountability for platforms with systemic reach in the EU market.
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ChatGPT, Reddit, and video game company Roblox will face stricter regulatory oversight in the European Union after each platform surpassed a threshold of 45 million monthly active users in the bloc.
The milestone triggers enhanced obligations under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which applies to "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) and "very large online search engines" (VLOSEs). These platforms are now required to:
- Conduct annual risk assessments
- Implement measures to mitigate systemic risks such as disinformation and illegal content
- Submit to external audits
- Provide data access to researchers
- Comply with stricter transparency requirements
The designation follows the EU's ongoing efforts to hold major digital platforms accountable for content moderation, user safety, and algorithmic transparency.
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EU designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as very large platforms under strict Digital Services Act rules